Details of Lot 16
UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL CO.
A .45 MODEL 1911 A1 SELF-LOADING SERVICE PISTOL, NO. 1078248

5-inch barrel, the slide with impressed "USS" markings, frame with grip safety and detachable box magazine, nitro proof

Union Switch & Signal Co. made 55,000 examples of the 1911A1 in 1943 only.
This example retains many original features including grips, magazine and Du-Lite finish. The frame is marked with the inspection initials of Robert C Downie, Army Inspector of Ordinance

This lot will not be available for viewing in London. It may be viewed by appointment at our office in West Sussex.

Sold for £700
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
12 December 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply